The Ecosystem hangout, a monthly event held by Ingressive is back again this November for an engaging, immersive and comprehensive edition of Finance and Regulatory Techniques that Accelerate Startups and Businesses. With previous editions in July and August, the Ingressive Ecosystem hangout brings together entrepreneurs, designers and developers to discuss issues concerning the tech ecosystem, share ideas, learn and network.

This time is no different, only better. The two-part event will enable techies, entrepreneurs, startups, and investors to connect with one another to share ideas, resources, innovate, build strong business foundations and create value that is exponentially changing the Future of Africa. There will be two sessions focusing on the basics of creating a solid Corporate Business Structure. Proven industry professionals will give advice to entrepreneurs on the right corporate structure their business needs to scale.

What you will learn:

Licensing and Regulation

The types of corporate structures available under Nigerian law

Advise entrepreneurs on the corporate structure best suited to their businesses

Advise on regulatory agencies that require licensing, registration and compliance

Advice on post incorporation/registration

Accounting, Taxes, and Financial Structure

Equity Funding as a Technique of raising Finance for your Business.

The appropriate shareholding structure for a business

Valuation of shares (par value/market value)

Equity investment and share allotment

Shareholders Agreement/Resolving shareholder disputes

Who should attend:

Key stakeholders in the startup ecosystem, looking to expand their knowledge base with best practices and insights from the EDG Africa and Ingressive Community

Angels currently investing in early-stage startups

An entrepreneur seeking insight into the process behind landing investment

As part of its mission to drive innovation across the African entrepreneurship scene, Ingressive leverages EDG Africa, its flagship community as an online channel to store content, deliver webinars and organise a fast-growing community of entrepreneurs across Africa. You may join the Ingressive Community Slack Channel to access a tech-enabled network and previous course materials.